One of the hidden features in the Google Earth desktop app is a fun little flight simulator that lets you fly all over the ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

From plotting routes to revealing traffic light locations, these free navigation services continue to evolve with new ...

The National Parks Service app is a must-have for exploring US national parks, offering interactive trail maps, self-guided ...

The AI coding boom is now coming directly for Android app development. On Tuesday at Google IO 2026, the company announced new native Android app creation capabilities in its web-based Google AI ...

While there are plenty of free Google Maps alternatives you can find these days, many still prefer the genuine article, and for good reason. It offers reliable turn-by-turn guides both online and ...

Google now lets you edit videos within your Google Business Profiles, directly in the Google app. There are basic editing tools, probably more than most businesses require, to update and edit the ...

Most people access Google’s search and AI products through a browser, but you’ve got some new options today. Google has been testing a Windows search app for some months, and it’s now officially ...

Google has introduced a new app for Windows desktops and, unsurprisingly, it puts AI front at center. If you aren't a big fan of Google's Gemini chatbot, then skip on past this download. For those of ...

Apple is reportedly planning on inserting ads into the Maps app, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. An announcement could come as soon as this month, with the ads themselves appearing on iPhones ...

The Google Messages web app won’t allow users to pair using QR codes for much longer, according to a new warning. Users will instead have to sign in using their Google account credentials. We don’t ...

Google Maps is testing a dedicated location sharing button on Android to simplify the process. The new floating icon lets users share their location instantly, skipping multiple steps. Google is also ...